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Fostering the ageing workforce

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 JUN 2021
More women entering the workforce later in life and Australians delaying retirement has led to the doubling of those aged over 55 in the workforce and they could offset adverse economic impacts, according to CEPAR. The Centre of Excellence in Population ...

Generational wealth gap continues to widen

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
... particular: the economic, the housing and government spending." Real household net wealth since 2004 increased by 87% for the age group 65 to 74, while for the younger age group between 25 and 34 wealth only increased by 20%. Looking at government spending ...

AFCA welcomes new chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2021
An Order of Australia recipient has been named the new chair of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, replacing Helen Coonan. John Pollaers is the new independent chair of AFCA, replacing Coonan, whose tenure comes to an end this month. Coonan ...

No big losers in FY22 budget

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
Just about everyone is a winner in this year's federal budget, with treasurer Josh Frydenberg extending tax cuts, significant measures to enhance women's economic security and a $15 billion infrastructure spend. Delivering the 2021/22 federal ...

Aged care expenditure to jump 37%

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
The aged care sector is set for a major boost to address problems raised in the Royal Commission and prepare for the coming wave of aging retirees. Aged care expenditure will increase 7% during 2021-22 to $24.3 billion and by 37% over the next four ...

Hamilton Wealth Partners co-founder leaves

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 30 APR 2021
... after eight years. Ian Gillies was also a partner and a financial adviser. He leaves as he heads into semi-retirement at the age of 64. His last day with the firm was April 16. "I would like to recognise the considerable positive contribution Ian has ...

ASIC appoints new chair, deputy chair

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 29 APR 2021
ASIC has appointed a new chair to replace James Shipton and a deputy chair. Perth-based lawyer Joe Longo has been appointed chair and the ACCC's Sarah Court also joins the regulator as deputy chair. "On behalf of the ASIC Commission and team I'd ...

Mercer launches aged care support service

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 APR 2021
Mercer has launched a service to assist employees navigate the complex world of aged care. Care & Living with Mercer aims to be a one-stop shop, providing information on aged care and living options across home care, retirement living and residential ...

AustralianSuper adds to investment committee

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAR 2021
... director appointed by Ai Group, where he is the chief executive. Willox has worked as chief political correspondent for The Age, and the chief of staff to the Australian minister for foreign affairs Alexander Downer from 2004 to 2006. AustralianSuper's ...

COVID-19 spurs robo-advice demand

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAR 2021
The global pandemic has not only changed the way consumers buy goods and services, but also spurred stronger demand for robo-advice to help improve their financial wellbeing, a new survey finds. Software firm Oracle's Money and Machines 2021 report ...